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The Orak 12 Hour Race takes place on the 30th of June 2018 from Vredendal Sports Grounds at 6am. This event is organized by Olifantsrivier Atletiek Klub.

Entry Fee: R260 (Include meal @ prize giving) , Temp. License – R65

Venue: Vredendal Sports Grounds

Start Time: 6am

Discipline: Road Running

Extra meals at prize giving: R 100 pp

Hostel: R 150 pp

1. The race will take place on Saturday, 30 June 2018 at the Vredendal Sportsground. Starting time = 06:00.
2. Individual 12-hour race = R260
3. The time limit for the ultra is 12 hours. You must retire at 18:00 wherever you are.
4. Pre-entries only. Enter online www.orak.co.za. Limit = 200 athletes only. Entries close on 22 June 2018.
Account details: Olifantsriver Athletic Club, FNB, Acc.# 54150015815, Code: 200406
5. Entry fees are not refundable, unless entry is rejected by organisers.
6. You must collect your race numbers at Vredendal Sportsground on Friday, 29 June 2018 from 18:00 till 20:00 or on Saturday,
30 June 2018 from 05:00 – 05:45. One race number (bib) will be issued. Registered athletes must wear their ASA licences on the
front and back of their vest. The race nuber must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA licence, so that the
ASA licence sponsor remains visible. Temporary licenced runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the
temporary licence on the back.
7. All runners are required to attend the important briefing session on Saturday, 30 June at 05:45.
8. There will be one refreshment station along the 1km lap. (Coke, water, Powerade, fresh fruit, bread, chips, sweets, ect.)
9. All entrants must be 20 years and older.
10. Social walkers are also welcome.
11. Temporary licence holders when registering must complete and hand in the tear off strip from the number in order to be
eligible to compete.
12. Tog bag facilities will be provided at own risk at the start/finish for those needing it. Please do not leave any valuables in the
tog bag. ORAK and WPA will not be liable for any losses that may arise.
13. Toilets on the sportsgrounds will be accessible to athletes throughout the race.
14. Medical facilities will be available to attend any emergencies. A participant shall withdraw if instructed to do so by the appointed
medical staff.
15. Medals: 30km = bronze, 60km = silver, 80km = gold. All finishers will receive their medals at the prize giving.
16. The official prize giving function will be held at the Vredendal Sports Hall at the Sportsground from 19:00.
The prize giving will include a meal to all competitors. Family & friends can join @ R100 pp.
17. The only official lap scores and times will be recorded by the referees and timekeepers. In the event of a query or dispute, the
Chief Referee’s decision will be binding and final.
18. Permanent numbers will be awarded for: 3 time winners or 5 times finishers.
19. Records: Men: Lionel Cronje = 126km (2016) Women: Martha Pretorius = 110,7km (2014)
20. No vehicles, caravans, trailers or open fires will be allowed on the field. Tents and gazebos may be erected only
in the spaces provided on the grass. General refreshments will be on sale for supporters and the public.
21. Please note that the sportsground is a lisenced area. No one may bring their own alcohol along. Please support the pub on the
sportsground.
22. Prize money: Overall winner in both men and ladies category = R1250. New record = R250
Winner men and woman in age category 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+ = R250 each
Team prizes: Men = 4 x R250 and Ladies = 3 x R250
Club prize: Club with the most participants wil receive a hamper of wine products.
Club colours are optional but full colours (correct vest and shorts) must be worn to qaulify for team prizes.
23. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
24. Do not litter. Dispose of sachets and cups responsibly by using the boxes provided or carrying them to the Finish.
Report offenders to the referees. #RunClean.
25. Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation.
26. For more info contact Gerrie Cilliers at 0836500642 or 027 2134577 (A/H) or e-mail to gerriecil@telkomsa.net
27. For accomodation, contact the following:
Tharrakamma Gastehuis 027 2135709
Voorsorg Gastehuis en Selfsorg 027 2132243
River Lodge 027 2131695
Belle Ombre Gastehuis 027 2133337
Katmakoep Gastehuis 027 2134458
Vredendal Karaavaanpark 027 2013496 / 0764596901
28. For accommodation in the hostel see detail at the bottom of entry form. Also contact the organiser.